In order to be considered for an Elective Placement you must meet the entry requirements set out below. We would recommend that you ensure you are able to meet all of these requirements before applying.

The Clinical School regrets that any applicants who do not meet the entry requirements set out below will not be considered for a place.

Fees

There are no tuition fees for a Cambridge Elective Placement but students are currently required to cover the following costs (Please note, fees may be subject to change):

Non-Refundable Occupational Health Fee

£150

Non-Refundable Administration Fee

£250

Non-Refundable Accommodation Fee

£750

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirement

Additional Information

Required

Application Stage

Students must be in the final 18 months of their medical studies for the duration of the placement that they are applying for.

If you have graduated you are not able to undertake an elective placement with the School of Clinical Medicine.

Yes

Stage 1 Application

Placement preferences

Students may list up to 5 placement preferences (specialities) from the same block (time period) on their application.

Yes

Stage 1 Application

Scanned original of your official University Transcript must be provided

The official transcript must be on headed University paper and stamped with the official University Stamp. Please note that this must be your full Academic record/Transcript. We will not accept a statement of results or any other documentation.

If the transcript is in a language other than English you will also need to provide a certified translation.

Yes

Stage 1 Application

Reference from the Dean of your University

You must provide a scanned original that has been signed by the Dean or another appropriate member of senior staff from your University. The letter must be on headed University paper and stamped with the official University stamp.

The following information must be included:

• Expected date of graduation (month and year)
• Assessment of character and conduct
• Assessment of academic ability
• Knowledge of English Language - written and spoken
• Confirmation of their support of your application
• Confirmation that you will be within the final 18 months of your medical studies at the time of the elective.

The reference must be deemed satisfactory by the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine.

Yes

Stage 1 Application

Colour Passport photo must be provided

This photo must be of your head and shoulders only.

Yes

Stage 1 Application

Students who are applying from countries where English is not the first language are required to provide the relevant documentation to demonstrate that they are able to read and speak English competently

Only specific English Language Certificates will be accepted and they must be dated no older than two years prior to the start date of the elective placement. Detail of which certificates are accepted can be found here.

We regret that applications containing certificates that are not on the list of accepted certificates will not be considered for a place.

Yes
Only required for students applying from countries where English is not the first Language

Stage 2 Application
This stage is only for students who are offered a provisional Elective Placement.

All aspects of Stage 2 must be completed by the deadline given in the applicant's provisional offer letter, usually 1 month from the date of the letter.

Original copy of your passport

A verified and stamped coloured copy of your passport (valid for the selected placement dates) must be provided.

Yes

Stage 2 Application
This stage is only for students who are offered a provisional Elective Placement.

All aspects of Stage 2 must be completed by the deadline given in the applicant's provisional offer letter, usually 1 month from the date of the letter.

Original copy of a police background check / police certificate of good conduct

This must deemed satisfactory by the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. For UK students this should be an enhanced DBS check and for international students it should be equivalent to the UK enhanced DBS check.